STARZPLAY ACQUIRES ALL3MEDIA INTERNATIONAL'S “IT’S A SIN”

The licensing agreement for the five-part limited time series, produced by Red Production Company and commissioned by Channel 4 and HBO Max, serves as the most recent acquisition on behalf of the service.

3 MAR 2021

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 Starzplay has sealed a licensing agreement with All3Media International for the five-part drama “It’s A Sin" exclusively for Germany and Italy. “Starzplay is a great partner for a number of All3Media International series and we are delighted they will be presenting this beautiful piece of storytelling by Russell T Davies to their subscribers on their service in Europe," Paul Corney, SVP Global Digital Sales at All3Media International said. 

“It’s A Sin” is the newest acquired series to the Starzplay lineup in Germany and Italy which is also the home to other stories such as “Normal People,” “The Great,” “Ramy,” among others."The show will have audiences laughing and crying and we have every confidence they will love it as much as we do,”  Corney said.

Produced by Red Production Company and commissioned by Channel 4 with HBO Max, USA, the limited series is written and executive produced by Writer Russell T Davies with Nicola Shindler serving as executive producer. The cast is led by Olly Alexander, Omari Douglas, Callum Scott Howells, Lydia West, and Nathaniel Curtis. The cast also includes Keeley Hawes, Shaun Dooley, Neil Patrick Harris, Stephen Fry, and Tracy Ann Oberman.

The five-part drama takes place in the 80s and highlights the AIDS epidemic that occured during that period. The story explores the lives of Ritchie, Roscoe, and Colin as start a new life in London. Soon, the virus takes a toll on society, leading them to live and love stronger than ever as decades pass.“'It’s A Sin”'has everything that Starzplay looks to offer our audience who has come to expect edgy and provocative content from our service,” said Superna Kalle, Executive Vice President, Starz International Digital Networks. “An award-winning writer, an extremely talented cast, and not least of all, a beautiful and poignant story with complex characters set in an important time in history. We’re very proud to add ‘It’s a Sin’ to our content offering.”

Starzplay is a great partner for a number of All3Media International series and we are delighted they will be presenting this beautiful piece of storytelling by Russell T Davies to their subscribers on their service in Europe.” Paul Corney SVP Global Digital Sales, All3Media International